Private school1.3K

Westmont College

Santa Barbara, CA

Faith-BasedTest-Optional

Start free for 7 days

Program

Concentration

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program

Concentration

Quick links

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Browse programs

Quick Links

BA Theatre Arts

Theatre in the Liberal Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Quick Links

BA Theatre Arts

Theatre in the Liberal Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Quick Links

BA Theatre Arts

Theatre Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Quick Links

BM Music

Piano

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Quick Links

BM Music

Voice

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Quick Links

BM Music

Music Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Teacher Prep

Quick Links

BM Music

Orchestral Instruments

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Quick Links

BA Music

Liberal Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Quick Links

BA Music

Piano

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Quick Links

BA Music

Voice

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Quick Links

BA Music

Worship Leadership

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Quick Links

BA Music

Composition

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Quick Links

BA Music

Orchestral Instruments

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

•44-unit major designed for students double-majoring

•Broader liberal arts approach to theatrical training

•Integrates faith and the study of theatre in a Christ-centered environment

Training

•Perform in Porter Theatre, Westmont's dedicated performance venue

•Student-produced Fringe Festival annually

•Globe Series hosting international scholars, artists, and practitioners

•Collaboration with Santa Barbara International Film Festival

•Faculty with MFA credentials and professional regional awards

•Small class sizes with personalized mentorship

Study Abroad

•England Semester and London Mayterm options (up to 8 units)

School Info

Snapshot

3.64

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

70%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$65K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$57,960

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$79,300

Before aid

Average Net Price

$29,053

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jun 29, 5:14 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•44-unit major designed for students double-majoring

•Broader liberal arts approach to theatrical training

•Integrates faith and the study of theatre in a Christ-centered environment

Training

•Perform in Porter Theatre, Westmont's dedicated performance venue

•Student-produced Fringe Festival annually

•Globe Series hosting international scholars, artists, and practitioners

•Collaboration with Santa Barbara International Film Festival

•Faculty with MFA credentials and professional regional awards

•Small class sizes with personalized mentorship

Study Abroad

•England Semester and London Mayterm options (up to 8 units)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•44-unit major designed for students double-majoring

•Broader liberal arts approach to theatrical training

•Integrates faith and the study of theatre in a Christ-centered environment

Training

•Perform in Porter Theatre, Westmont's dedicated performance venue

•Student-produced Fringe Festival annually

•Globe Series hosting international scholars, artists, and practitioners

•Collaboration with Santa Barbara International Film Festival

•Faculty with MFA credentials and professional regional awards

•Small class sizes with personalized mentorship

Study Abroad

•England Semester and London Mayterm options (up to 8 units)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Early ActionOct 15, 2026

Early Action IINov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027

Official Source

Good to Know

Application Portal

•Apply via Common App or Westmont's own application (both free)

•No separate audition portal required

Scholarship

•Festival Theatre scholarship application form: westmont.tfaforms.net/4652576

•Deadline: March 1

Enrollment

•Fall enrollment only

•Declare Theatre Arts major upon admission

What's The Process

No Audition Required

•Admission is through the Westmont College university application

•No prescreen or live audition required for admission to the major

Scholarship Info

Theatre Arts Scholarship

•Westmont Festival Theatre awards multiple $2,000 annual scholarships

•Priority given to accepted applicants and continuing students

•Tuition-only award, credited half per semester

•Recipients participate in volunteer work hours per semester

•Must reapply annually by the deadline

Deadline

•March 1 (applications received after this date considered based on available funding)

School Info

Snapshot

3.64

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

70%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$65K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$57,960

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$79,300

Before aid

Average Net Price

$29,053

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•44-unit major designed for students double-majoring

•Broader liberal arts approach to theatrical training

•Integrates faith and the study of theatre in a Christ-centered environment

Training

•Perform in Porter Theatre, Westmont's dedicated performance venue

•Student-produced Fringe Festival annually

•Globe Series hosting international scholars, artists, and practitioners

•Collaboration with Santa Barbara International Film Festival

•Faculty with MFA credentials and professional regional awards

•Small class sizes with personalized mentorship

Study Abroad

•England Semester and London Mayterm options (up to 8 units)

Updated Jun 29, 5:14 PM

Building your audition college list?

Save Westmont College, track every prescreen and audition deadline, and compare programs side by side — all in one place.

Start free for 7 days

No credit card required.